Yamato Koku Kashima Katori Honmiya
📍 Nara, Nara · Shin'ki-cho 107, Yamato-Koriyama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Yamato Koku Kashima Katori Honmiya is a majestic shrine dedicated to war deities located in Yamato-Koriyama. As its name suggests, this shrine welcomes the divine spirits of Kashima Jingu and Katori Jingu, the renowned shrines of the eastern provinces, to this land of Yamato. The powerful war deities Takemikazuchi no Okami and Futsunushi no Okami are enshrined here. Since ancient times, it has gathered the faith of those seeking military fortune, victory in contests, and protection from calamity. This dependable shrine bestows courage and strength to overcome life's hardships through its powerful divine virtues.
Benefits
Victory and successProtection from calamityMilitary fortuneGood fortune and prosperityFulfillment of wishesFamily safetyBusiness successTraffic safety